The Latvian Rugby Federation (Latvian: Latvijas Regbija federācija) is the governing body for rugby in Latvia. It oversees the various national teams and the development of the sport.
| Latvijas Regbija federācija | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Sport | Rugby union |
| Founded | 1991 (de facto 1960) |
| World Rugby affiliation | 1991 |
| FIRA affiliation | 1992 |
| President | Kārlis Vents |
| Men's coach |  Kristaps Staņa |
| Women's coach |  AJ De Carvalho Abreu |
| Sevens coach |  Jean Baptiste Bruzulier |
| Website | rugby-latvia.lv |
Rugby's history in Latvia starts in the early 20th century with clearer origins dating to the 1960s.[1] The federation was founded in 1991 as a member of World Rugby, following Latvia's freedom after suffering under Soviet occupation.[1] The federation was admitted to FIRA in 1992.
Leadership
edit| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President and Chairman of the Board | Kārlis Vents |
| Board Member | Andrejs Šilinskis |
| Board Member | Zane Sirsniņa-Kukaine |
| General Secretary | Anete Skrastiņa |
| Press Secretary, Council Member | Toms Ābele |
| Council Member | Edgars Cīrulis |
| Council Member | Kārlis Sarkanis |
See also
editExternal links
edit- Latvian Rugby Federation
- Latvia at World Rugby
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